MANILA – When former Navy officer Mary Nancy Gadian exposed the alleged violations committed by US forces in Mindanao, she made particular mention of the rising cases of prostitution in and around the military camp in Zamboanga City where some 600 American troops have been stationed since 2002. Read More
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10 Years of VFA Worsened Abuse of Filipino Women, Children by US Troops — Gabriela
Thursday, September 10th, 2009Chavit Beating: Arroyo Denounced for Looking the Other Way
Thursday, September 10th, 2009MANILA — In the first hearing last Tuesday of Rachel “Che” Tiongson’s appeal for permanent protection under Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Law, the Quezon City court of justice has forbidden both Tiongson and Luis “Chavit” Singson to speak publicly about their troubles while the court is studying Tiongson’s petition. Read More
Free Our Sisters! Free Ourselves!
Friday, October 10th, 2008
We raise the alarm as recent events in the Philippines witness the attack on our basic democratic rights. Legitimate expressions of dissent are banned, rallies violently dispersed. Read More